Cheese Grits with Turkey Bacon: A Comforting Delight
A delicious and creamy dish of cheese grits paired with crispy turkey bacon, perfect for a warm comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup grits
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 slices turkey bacon
Instructions
- In a pot, bring the water to a boil and add salt.
- Stir in the grits and reduce the heat to low.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Stir in butter and cheese until melted and smooth.
- In a skillet, cook turkey bacon until crispy.
- Serve grits topped with turkey bacon.
Notes
- For creamier grits, use milk instead of water.
- Feel free to add spices like black pepper or garlic powder for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheese Grits, Comfort Food, Turkey Bacon